OG-5, OG-6, FB PROFILES: INSTALLATION GUIDE:

Duragutter is an engineered system with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions.
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Installers must review both this installation guide and the installation videos prior to installation. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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​OVERVIEW​​​​​​​​​​​​
​TABLE OF CONTENTS​​​​​​​​​​​​​
General Installation Notes ...................................................................................................​...........................................
Specialized Tools Required .............................................................................................................................................
Cutting OG-5, OG-6, FB Gutter ............................................................................................................
Joining Straight Sections (Butt Joints) ...........................................................................................................................
Making Inside and Outside Miters .................................................................................................................................
Installing End Caps and Internal Plugs...........................................................................................................................
Installing Outlets ..............................................................................................................................................................
Attaching Gutter to Fascia ..............................................................................................................................................
Installing Integral Flashing ..............................................................................................................................................
Installing Leaf Guard ........................................................................................................................................................​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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General Installation Notes​​​​​​​​​​​
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Plan the work sequence. Always make inside miters before outside miters.​
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Use only glues and sealants supplied or approved by Duragutter.
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When working with short lengths, it may be easier to assemble joints at waist level and then lift the assembled unit into place.
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Use ear and eye protection when cutting Duragutter. Use dust collection or cut over a tarp or sweepable surface. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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12" sliding compound miter saw with minimum 80 tooth blade
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Bar clamp (minimum 5 1/2" throat depth) and miter clamp - we can include both in your order
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7/16" drill bit ​
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2 1/2" carbide hole saw (if using 3" round outlet)
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Specialized Tools Required​​
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Cutting the Gutter

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Use a 12" sliding miter saw with a minimum 80 tooth blade.
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​Measure and mark piece.​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Cut gutter upside down with front facing forwards.​
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Insert supplied wooden block to raise front edge of gutter and prevent deformation of profile when clamping​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Clamp front of gutter to saw fence - keep hands off gutter when cutting​​
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To make a small piece, cut it off of a large piece. Do not try to clamp pieces smaller than 15". ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Cut slow and steady - 10 seconds per cut. Fast cuts risk kickback and rough edges.
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​Make miter cuts are the same way. Ensure clamp is out of the way of the cut. ​​
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Joining Straight Sections (Butt Joint)
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Test fit the joint to ensure accuracy before installing pins​​
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​Apply 2P-10 Adhesive to one half of 3 straight pins, and slide the pins halfway into the pin grooves on gutter. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Apply 2P-10 Adhesive to other half of the pins and the edge of one gutter. Slide joint together. ​
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Clean any excess glue from outside surface of gutter with acetone rag immediately.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Apply pre-cut tape. Peel a small amount at a time, start at back edge, and apply pressure with fingers to remove any air bubbles. ​

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Apply sealant in the grooves above the tape, and over the sides of the tape. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​


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Making Inside Miters
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Test fit the joint to ensure accuracy before installing pins​​
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​Apply 2P-10 Adhesive to one half of 3 straight pins, and slide the pins halfway into the pin grooves on gutter. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Apply 2P-10 Adhesive to other half of the pins and the edge of one gutter. Slide joint together. ​​​
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Clean any excess glue from outside surface of gutter with acetone rag immediately.

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Hold joint together and spray pins with 2P-10 Activator to instantly cure glue. If more working time is desired (approx. 5 mins), do not use Activator. ​
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Do not spray Activator on the outside of the gutter, as it can permanently stain the finish. ​​

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Install 1st piece of tape starting at bottom inside corner.​​
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Peel a small amount of tape backing at a time, carefully stick tape, and apply pressure with fingers to remove any air bubbles.
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If temperature is below 35° F / 1.6° C, apply a small amount of 2P-10 Adhesive under tape.

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Install 2nd piece of tape on left side of joint.

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Install 3rd piece of tape on right side of joint. ​​​​

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Install 4th piece of tape on back of joint, starting at the top. ​​​

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Apply sealant in the grooves above the tape, and over the sides of the tape. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
